Collaborative Divorce meetings and what really happens By Dan Lewis Collaborative Divorce meetings are the key component of the Collaborative process as this is the venue for discussing settlement options. However, a lot of work is done to prepare for them so they are...
By Lindsey S. Dasher You may hear the word “divorce” and think of mudslinging or being grilled by an attorney while you’re on the witness stand, but collaborative law is so different. As alluded to in the name, collaborative divorce means the spouses and their...
Written by Robin M. Mermans, Esq., owner of ROAD to RESOLUTION When I experienced my divorce over a decade ago, I wish I knew about the option for collaborative divorce. At the time, it was fairly new to North Carolina as it was passed into law by the state...
Talking With Your Spouse About Having a Collaborative Divorce By Irene King There is no right or easy way to begin a conversation about divorce. Once you and your spouse have had an initial conversation and decided that divorce is the path you are going to take, it’s...
By: Deborah Dilman It’s true. In the fall of 2022 the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals (IACP) was nominated for a 2023 Nobel Peace Prize! Why, you ask? The answer to that question is because of their international efforts to change the way...
By: Heidi Risser Question: If we hire an appraiser in the collaborative process, can that appraisal be entered as evidence in court in the event we do not settle the case? Answer: No. The collaborative agreement should state that any jointly hired experts, such as...
